The Lobos captured hearts and imaginations at France 2023
Rugby World
December 2023
It’s over. Seven weeks of thrills, spills and adulation and we end up with exactly the same result as last time. South Africa champions again, what a journey. So here…
Paul Williams: Double headers and A-team games could be Tier Two future
What can be done to ride the wave of Portugal's success?
Sam Cane ban revealed after All Black captain’s red in World Cup final
The flanker is set to miss two matches if he completes tackle school
Opinion: A Lions tour in France could shake things up
It may mess with the traditional romance of the Lions but interest could spike
New Italy coach Quesada to bring attack focus as ambition got him top job
Kieran Crowley's reign ended with heavy defeats at the 2023 World Cup
Definitive Rugby World Cup 2023 review – Rugby World December issue
Our RWC collector's edition covers off every single game and all the heroes and headline-makers from the tournament
Wayne Barnes retires from refereeing after overseeing World Cup final
The Englishman has hung up his whistle aged 44
“You have to eat s*** for others to eat caviar” – Eddie Jones resigns as Australia coach
He oversaw Australia's pool-stage exit at the World Cup
Hurting Sam Cane reacts to World Cup final red card and agonising defeat
The All Blacks skipper became the first man to be sent off in a final and watched his side lose 12-11